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Steigenberger Residence Doha vs Al Liwan Suites

Both are in Doha, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Najma

Steigenberger Residence Doha

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
5.0
Score by category
4 of 7
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Apartment★★★★Umm Ghuwailina

Al Liwan Suites

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
4.9
Score by category
1 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Steigenberger Residence Doha

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 510 m apart.

Choose Steigenberger Residence Doha if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Al Liwan Suites if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Steigenberger Residence Doha better than Al Liwan Suites?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
  2. 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  3. 315 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 5A larger hotel with more facilities (206 vs 85 rooms)×2.4

Why is Al Liwan Suites better than Steigenberger Residence Doha?

  1. 1490 m closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 2.0 km)−490 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (790 vs 147), so the rating is more reliable×5.4
  3. 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (85 vs 206 rooms)−121

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Steigenberger Residence DohaAl Liwan Suites
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 +0.4 8.3
Location 5.0 4.9
Facilities 9.2 +0.9 8.3
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 9.5 +1.0 8.5
Beach access 3.5 5.2 +1.7
Public transport 7.9 +1.1 6.8
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 +0.4 8.3
Guest rating 8.7 +0.4 8.3
Number of reviews 147 790 +643
Rank in Doha top 47% +20% top 67%
Location
Location score 5.0 4.9
Distance to the centre 2.6 km 2.4 km −250 m
To the beach 2.0 km 1.5 km −490 m
To public transport 550 m −200 m 740 m
To the airport 2.4 km 2.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 34 +15 19
Sights within 1 km 0 1
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 206 85
Floors 7 6
Newest building or renovation 2022 2022
Listed amenities 23 23
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until – 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ ✓
Steam room ✓ ✓
Massage ✓ –
Gym ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Steigenberger Residence Doha or Al Liwan Suites: common questions

      Which is better, Steigenberger Residence Doha or Al Liwan Suites?

      Steigenberger Residence Doha leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Al Liwan Suites is stronger in beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Steigenberger Residence Doha or Al Liwan Suites?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Al Liwan Suites is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Steigenberger Residence Doha.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Al Liwan Suites is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Steigenberger Residence Doha is 2.0 km.

      How far apart are Steigenberger Residence Doha and Al Liwan Suites?

      The two hotels are 510 m apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score